Research interests
My research interests centre around the effective integration of language and communication skills in learning materials, and the use of authentic texts to stimulate learner engagement. I am also interested in the persuasive aspects of language, especially in doctor-patient interactions.
- Materials Evaluation and Materials Development for ESP & ESAP
- Doctor-patient communication (written and spoken)
- Technical Communication
- Professional Communication
Research outputs
2025
What's in a name? An analysis of UK online technical communication advertisements
McCullagh, M., Cleary, Y.
13 Feb 2025, In: IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication. 68, 1, p. 41-60, 20p.
Research output: Article
2023
English for Computing in Higher Education Studies - 2nd Edition Course Book
Fitzgerald, P., McCullagh, M.
3 Mar 2023,
Research output: Book
2021
English for Medicine in Higher Education Studies: 2nd Edition Teacher’s eBook
Fitzgerald, P., McCullagh, M.
7 May 2021,
Research output: Book
English for Medicine in Higher Education Studies: 2nd Edition Course eBook
Fitzgerald, P., McCullagh, M., Wright, R.
25 Jan 2021,
Research output: Book
2020
Technical communication in the United Kingdom: the academic and professional contexts
Cleary, Y., McCullagh, M.
21 Sep 2020,
Research output: Conference contribution